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Painting by Harriet M. Bennett "Blind Mans Buff"
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Painting by Harriet M. Bennett "Blind Mans Buff"

19th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A charming signed watercolour by Harriet M Bennett who was an English water colourist of the 19th Century and worked in Forest Hill, London. Her subjects were children of the 18th and 19th century and many were used for book illustrations. Little is known about her life but she did exhibit at the National Gallery between 1877-1892.

Much of her work can be found in print form and this rare original watercolour demonstrates her enormous skill. The gold mount around the picture is original and the outer frame is a replacement.

The actual painting measures 32cm X 18cm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
53cm (20.87")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Framed Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1064808
Dealers Internal Reference
A4047
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A charming signed watercolour by Harriet M Bennett who was an English water colourist of the 19th Century and worked in Forest Hill, London. Her subjects were children of the 18th and 19th century and many were used for book illustrations. Little is known about her life but she did exhibit at the National Gallery between 1877-1892.
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Much of her work can be found in print form and this rare original watercolour demonstrates her enormous skill.
Jane Short Antiques

The gold mount around the picture is original and the outer frame is a replacement.

The actual painting measures 32cm X 18cm.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery

Payment by bank transfer,PayPal or card via telephone .

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Framed Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064808
Dealers Internal Ref
A4047
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Painting by Harriet M. Bennett "Blind Mans Buff"

Archive II A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View II
Archive III A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View III
Archive IV A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View IV
Archive V A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View V
Archive VI A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View VI
Archive VII A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View VII
Archive VIII A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat. View VIII
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Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat.
Painting by Harriet M. Bennett "Blind Mans Buff"
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A framed antique watercolour painting depicting children playing blind mans buff with a dog, set within a textured gold frame with a wide mat.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourGold and Multicolour
  • MotifsChildren playing, Domestic genre scene, Gilt frame, Textured mount
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 53 cm (21 in)

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Victorian watercolours typically focus on genre scenes, landscapes, and domestic life, often characterised by soft washes, detailed brushwork, and sentimental or narrative subjects.

Traditional framing from this era frequently utilised moulded wood, gesso, and gold leaf or gilt finishes, often paired with card mounts and protective glass to preserve the paper.

Authentic watercolours display genuine paper texture, hand-applied brush marks under magnification, and period-appropriate framing materials, whereas reproductions often show dot matrix patterns or modern synthetic backing.

Historic artwork adds character to modern spaces when hung as a focal point on a neutral wall or incorporated into a curated gallery wall alongside minimalist pieces to create visual contrast.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, antique watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and kept behind UV-filtering conservation glass.
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